Lead Camp Counselor-Watercraft & Boating

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Cottage Lake, WA

14d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Every day hundreds of children participate in fun and engaging YMCA summer day camp programs. The Lead Camp Counselor for Watercrafts & Boats serves as a professional role model for our campers by leading through example and guiding campers through challenging activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors and create a positive camper experience. This role includes running week-long waterfront activities on boats and other watercraft. Previous experience with canoeing, kayaking, sailing, boating, waterskiing, tubing, swimming, and/or water safety instruction is required.
Day Camp season runs June 22–August 31 (start dates vary by location) with trainings for some positions beginning in early May/June. Shifts range from 6:45am-6:15pm. Day camp program sites are located throughout the community surrounding our branches at local schools and parks.
What you'll get from working at The Y
Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older.
• Open Water Lifeguard Certified, or willing to be trained and certified through the Y at no cost.
• Safety driven, patient individual excited to lead youth in openwater and waterfront activities.
• Strong swimmer, comfortable being in and around water.
• At minimum 1-2 years of experience with children in a camp, outdoor leadership or team-building setting.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, climbing, challenge courses, sports, recreational games and leadership.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values; caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.

Nice To Haves

• Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Progressive Swim Instructor Certification
• Current state approved first aid certification
• Current state approved CPR certification
• First Aid/CPR for the professional rescuer.
• One or more years of college preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in waterfront experience.
• Current Lifeguard certification.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements activities which may include specialized programming such as canoeing, kayaking, or boating.
• Facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate and which promote camper skill and character development. Leads and assists with facilitation of all waterfront clinics and other all-camp special events.
• Pre/Post inspection of watercraft, equipment, lifejackets and surrounding areas.
• Proactively report equipment and supply needs to management.
• Responsible for supporting safety instructions and expectations to all participants and staff on the waterfront; this role acts as a lifeguard but is responsible for upholding safety requirements.
• Must be able to communicate instructions and information in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Timely recordkeeping and reporting to management.
• Responsible for supporting safety instructions and expectations to all participants and staff on waterfront; this role does not act as lifeguard, but is responsible for upholding safety requirements.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health, safety and to provide a positive experience for each camper.
• Plans and implements program activities which may include specialized programming for waterfront activites, outdoor environmental education, young adult leadership and team-bonding.
• Professionally engages with parents/guardians to provide pertinent program information and share about their camper’s experience.
• Follows YMCA driving policies and procedures when transporting campers.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Ensures that equipment is clean, safe, set up and stored properly.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees